Many a youngster dreams of taking up residence in a cupboard under the stairs à la Harry Potter — and now, anyone with a spare $800,000 in their Gringotts vault can take up residence in the exact cupboard Harry did.

That's right, the house that became "number four, Privet Drive", where Harry spent the first 11 years of his life, is on the market.

The house that was used as the family home of the Dursleys, Harry's unpleasant aunt, uncle and cousin, is listed at 475,000 pounds ($821,587).

The house was actually only used for the first film, 2001's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Logistical problems meant the whole street had to be recreated in a studio for the later films.

And although its location may have gone down in wizarding history as 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey, the house is actually located at 12 Picket Post Close, Martins Heron, Bracknell, about 60 kilometres from London.

The house was last sold in May 2010 for 290,000 pounds ($501,601) but has recently undergone an extensive renovation.

The listing focuses more on the sizeable backyard and nearby public transport than the cupboard under the stairs or — presumed — protective enchantments.

But the advert does say that due to "high demand" there will be a "launch day", and viewings will be strictly by appointment only.